Jay Smith Audio Productions

A flashback to the "wilderness years" between the end of Extreme Ghostbusters and the "Answer the Call" reboot - 2012 marked the year host of the prolific and informative pop culture podcast "The Chronic Rift" John S. Drew talked to Jay and "Mr. Sci-Fi" Marc Scott Zicree (author of some of the best episodes of The Real Ghostbusters) about the legacy of the franchise and why the animated series was so important to the enduring appeal of the original concept developed by Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis.  Zicree talks about the process of writing stories for The Real Ghostbusters back in the 1990s as one of the key writers under J. Michael Straczynski while Jay manages to hold back most of his fanboy glee talking about what the series meant to him growing up. Fortunately, no hosts or screenwriters were roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day. Thanks to John Drew for allowing RFG to use this interesting conversation.  Content of the original episode was altered slightly from the original release. This Creative Commons Licensed episode is repurposed for Radio Free Gozeria with permission from John S. Drew. Fair use is exercised in the use of illustrative clips from various Ghostbusters sources owned by Sony Pictures, DIC Entertainment, and Arista Records, used for non-commercial and transformative purposes throughout with no claim to rights or ownership of the material.  A.I. was used for parody purposes to create the episode theme song courtesy of Udio.com and will likely never be used ever again. 

Aspiring journalist Jill Woodbine finds herself fending off the undead as she seeks both shelter and the source of a global zombie outbreak. Seeking shelter in a House and Garden warehouse (HG World), Jill finds herself in a potentially more hostile environment and it gets worse as she inches closer to the truth about the outbreak.

Days after their escape from Slim Shimmers, one of our heroes makes their way to HG World for an unknown reason. She seeks shelter and is granted access to the dark and sinister place that the refuge has become.

Inside and outside HG World, things are changing. The undead are no longer just mindless eaters. A cult of humans is nurturing the dead, nurturing their intelligence, and improving their abilities. The UNNDD team undergoes a risky mission to unveil the truth at the core of the Zombie Uprising. *This was originally written as a supplement and diverges from the style and format of the main series.

A small town in northwestern Pennsylvania nestled in a secure valley prepares for the inevitable arrival of the undead. Some are still in denial, others preparing to fight, and others see an opportunity to profit from the outbreak. Most of Wishwell is hiding in a House & Garden Warehouse (HG World) which is stranger and more sinister than most of its refugees know.

A short collection of spooky stories written for subreddit groups, read by various YouTubers:  (YouTube channels in the links) Swiss Cheese Memory read by Miss FEARsome It's hard enough when you can't remember your friends and loved ones, but what about your enemies? Leave Hester House Alone read by Hellfreezer A group of teenagers discovers there are worse things in the local woods than a legendary haunted house. Young, Dumb, and Full of Tequila read by Mortis Media Before cell phones and AirBNBs, a group of friends reunites at the wrong house in the wrong town. The Circus Next Door read by Miss FEARsome Creepy neighbors torment a young man just looking to move on with his life.

An Lost Episode from an HG World Anthology project Produced by Desert Gems Audio in May of 2019. And Then One Night by Dayton WardA cold winter's evening, a colonel and a gunnery sergeant converse as zombie eaters loom in the distance. The sat phone crackles and all hell breaks loose. CIVILIAN #1 : ISAAK WELLS  CIVILIAN #2 : WARREN BLACKIE  CIVILIAN #3 : J. LONGSHAW CPL. KIRSTEN BEYER : GINNY SWANN  1ST LT. CARRIE BURROUGHS : S. LONGSHAW  COL. MICHAEL DAVISON : DAVID SOBKOWIAK  LANCE CPL. BECKY GASKILL : KAREN KAHLER LANCE CPL. RICKY JACKSON : STACY DOOKS  SGT. WILMA LEISNER : TANJA MILOJEVIC GUNNERY SGT. JOSHUA MARSHALL : BRION HUMPHREY  MELISSA : MELISSA MORGAN CPL. SCOTT PEARSON : JUSTIN GRUBBS ROBERT POWELL : WARREN BLACKIE  CPL. GARY TAYLOR : TOM KERIN ANDY WAVERLY : ADAM BOENIG  SENATOR CHARLES WAVERLY : LEE TURNER WOMAN : DANIELLE MCRAE and  KEITH R.A. DeCANDIDO as TODD RAGE  

Captain Kyle can be spotted at conventions all over the east coast as one of many characters, including "Q" from Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Governor from The Walking Dead, and others. But there's more to this cosplayer and actor than his fashion sense.  Jay talks to the performer, author, and host of Fandom Spotlite, about growing up in a time before being a geek was cool, the joys and challenges of performing and providing information to fandom.  "WHY?!" is produced by Holden Smith and Jay Smith with music by Kevin MacLeod.  The show is sponsored by ARCHIVOS: Your Stories, Illuminated. Captain Kyle and others will be appearing at Sci-Fi Saturday in Harrisburg PA, September 22, 2018 at 2nd & Charles, Harrisburg Mall.

In this episode of "WHY?!" Jay talks with podcaster, author, and child of The Muses, Dave Robison.  They talk about keeping motivated, finding the joy in the work that comes with creation, the long game of building a career, and the importance of the solitary artist to indulge in collaboration to experience the world from different perspectives. Also, we introduce PROJECT: ARCHIVOS, a contest to create a unique story based on elements by our guests. "WHY?!" is produced by Holden Smith and Jay Smith.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.  The program is sponsored by ARCHIVOS: Your stories, illuminated.  www.archivos.digital

This episode introduces the series. *WARNING LANGUAGE*Creating the series, Jay Smith attempts to explain how his life intersects some interesting and successful people.  He explains his situation using a metaphor that, while apt, is not appropriate for younger listeners.  So, like, don't play this on the car radio with the kids on route to extra-currics.  And not with your pastor.  Or people who hate the word F*ck. And, for the record, "F*ck" is a metaphor for "candy". And "candy" is a metaphor" for "caring about things".

Jay talks with members of the USS Susquehannock, a Star Trek fan group and charitable organization in Central Pennsylvania.  They are planning a free and family friendly "Scifi Saturday" event at 2nd and Charles at the Harrisburg Mall.  Our guests talk about the event, their mission as a member of Starfleet, and fandom in general.  I enjoyed talking with them."WHY?!" is sponsored by Archivos, the storytelling tool that illuminates your ideas.  Check it out at archivos.digital

The fate of Hidden Harbor is revealed!   Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Johnny Fiesty as Ulrich, Brion Humphrey as Dooley, Rish Outfield as Baxter, Pat Krane as Dutch, Alex White as Greenstreet, Chris Lester as Major Klink, John Lincoln as General Stosky, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

The final battle begins!   Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko, Renee Chambliss as Gretchen, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

Our heroes rally against the forces of evil, finding their second wind to hit Mistress Penumbra and her army head-on. Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Johnny Fiesty as Ulrich, Brion Humphrey as Dooley, Rish Outfield as Baxter, Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko, M. Sierro Garcia as Mistress Talon, Renee Chambliss as Gretchen, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

Our heroes rally against the forces of evil, finding their second wind to hit Mistress Penumbra and her army head-on. Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Johnny Fiesty as Ulrich, Brion Humphrey as Dooley, Rish Outfield as Baxter, Alex White as Greenstreet, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

All seems lost as each of the 12 major gangs in Hidden Harbor fall before Mistress Penumbra and her femme fatales and the city crumbles further into madness. Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Johnny Fiesty as Foster, Brion Humphrey as Carlo, M. Sierro Garcia as Mistress Talon, Rish Outfield as Kreig, John Scott Ballentine as Chief, Pat Krane as Dutch, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

Mistress Penumbra and her minions Talon and The Red Wolf unleash their plan to take over Hidden Harbor and destroy the Femme Phantom and her gang once and for all! Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Johnny Fiesty as Foster, Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko, M. Sierro Garcia as Mistress Talon, Alex White as Officer, Pat Krane as Willy Jermyn, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

Private Detective Horn infiltrates the Alraune Building, home to infamous Club Penumbra.  What he discovers appears to be more sinister than even he expected.  The Femme Phantom visits a fallen adversary to find out more about Mistress Penumbra's plot. With Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko, Rish Outfield as Michael McBrion, Ayoub Khote as Michael’s father, Chris Lester as Guard#1, John Scott Ballentine as Guard#2, Alex White as Greenstreet, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

Barbara, Kat, and Caspar watch as Hidden Harbor erupts into chaos, prompting the heroine to concoct a dangerous plan to put a stop to the distructive violence threatening to make Mal Zuut's dark dream a reality.  While one hero falls, another rises to the challenge of joining the Femme Phantom's crusade! Dave Robison as The Narrator, Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson, Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra, Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow, James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon, Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko and Joanne Fitzmartin, and Norm Sherman as Detective Horn.

As our heroine recovers from near disaster and the city burns, Mistress Penumbra awakens a Soviet sleeper agent to use in her crusade to unseat all of Hidden Harbor's underworld bosses. Dave Robison as The Narrator. Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson. Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra. Rish Outfield as Kreig. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Johnny Feisty as Foster. Brion Humphrey as Father Castle. Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko. Closing Music is “Here We Go Again for the First Time” by Juicy Melon Jim.

The dark forces of Hidden Harbor STRIKE!  The Femme Phantom needs all the help she can muster as innocent lives are threatened across the city! Dave Robison as The Narrator. Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson. Kathryn Pride as Mistress Penumbra. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Johnny Feisty as Foster. Brion Humphrey as Father Castle. Lauren Harris as Mishka Rosenko and Boy. M.Sieiro Garcia as Mistress Talon. Renee Chambliss as Pony Girl. Closing music is “Here We Go Again for the First Time” by Juicy Melon Jim.

The Phantom confronts an old nemesis and witnesses a vision of Hidden Harbor's dark future. Dave Robison as The Narrator. Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Rish Outfield as Mal Zuut. Johnny Feisty as Foster. Renee Chambliss as Lacey Linderman. Pat Krane as Phan Sun. John Lincoln as The Brooklyn Announcer. Closing music is “Here We Go Again for the First Time” by Juicy Melon Jim.

The plot of the museum robbery is investigated with disturbing evidence suggesting suicidal saboteurs.   Dave Robison as The Narrator.  Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. Rish Outfield as Kreig. Pat Krane as Phan Sun.

Mobsters disrupt Barbara Wilson's charity event.  What they want is more than the cash and jewels of Hidden Harbor's elite, but the Femme Phantom has something to say about that. Meanwhile wanted fugitives try to leave the country with the help of a Hidden Harbor gang boss but find themselves in dire straits.   Our heroes go on the offensive. Dave Robison as The Narrator.  Veronica Giguere as Barbara Wilson. Kathryn Pryde as Mistress Penumbra. Pat Krane as Heath Wrathborn. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. Alex White as Greenstreet. Brion Humphrey as Sasha Rosenko. Lauren Harris as Miska Rosenko. M Sieiro Garcia as Mistress Talon. Rish Outfield as Lucas.  Mae Rogue-Sally Pax as Sandra. John Lincoln as a Guest and a Thug. Bryan Lincoln as a Thug.

We're introduced to the Ghost of Hidden Harbor, a spirit that protects the innocent of Hidden Harbor.  In a battle both real and psychological, our heroine defeats the Neighborhood Watch and arrives home just in time for a charity dinner at Wilson Manor.  But things are not as they seem at Barbara Wilson's homestead. Dave Robison as The Narrator. Veronica Giguere as Barabra Wilson. Rish Outfield as Michael and the Deputy Mayor. Laura Nicole as Kat Sparrow. James Baxter Patton as Caspar Dixon. Johnny Feisty as Foster. Lauren Harris as Mrs. Haversham. Pat Krane as Heath Rathborn. Brion Humphrey as a Thug.

An apocalyptic vision of the late 40s with America fighting a war against a terrifying Soviet Union that has obliterated Nazi Germany in a swift, bloody invasion.  Now, with western Europe in the balance, we are introduced to a poor and desperate America where there are still many "haves" but far more "have nots" with the majority of its heroes entrenched in eastern France to keep Democracy alive.  But there are still heroes on the homefront fighting the darkness seeping inland. Our story begins with a simple family trying to get home after a night at the theater... Dave Robison as The Narrator. Veronica Giguere as Ghost. Brion Humphrey as Thomas. Lauren Harris as Martha. Renee Chambliss as Bruce. Rish Outfield as Michael. Alex White as Folsom. Bryan Lincoln as Affiliate Announcer and Mr. Spittle.  

Bryan Lincoln interviews Laura Nicole for Hidden Harbor Mysteries.

More Interviews conducted by Bryan Lincoln featuring Johnny Feisty, Pat Krane, and Norm Sherman.

Veronica Giguere, Kathryn Pryde, Dave Robison talk with Bryan Lincoln about the show.

Bryan Lincoln Productions presents an interview between series Producer Bryan Lincoln and Writer Jay Smith about how the story of the Femme Phantom came to be.

Produced by the amazing Bryan Lincoln, this is the teaser for a 15-episode pulp adventure serial, narrated by Dave Robison and introduced by Bryan Lincoln featuring the cast.

This show was a pilot for a series about Winston Somerset Palmer, a man who survived cancer and embarked on a quest to find himself. Winston's story evolved into what became a novel, "The Resurrection Pact" with Winston (now "Casey") finding a strong reason to live in a geek noir mystery. This is the original concept, produced in November of 2010.  "When you've got nothing to look forward to, you find yourself looking back" On the other side of the pain and the fear, beyond the long, desperate nights alone or among strangers, they told me there would be peace. They told me there would be light and music and joy. In the end, there was just another day. At a luxury Caribbean resort on the island of Charu, Winston Somerset Palmer looks off The Deep End and considers his past, his second chance, and how he can deconstruct a lifetime of mediocrity. "Featuring Frank Bedene, Steve Cox, Stacy Dooks, Tracy Hall, D.T. Kelly, and Ayoub Khote. Written and Directed by Jay Smith. Audio production by Michael L. Stokes. Music furnished via the Creative Commons License, "Beach Party", “Stealth Groover” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), "Brain Drift" by Michael L Stokes, and featuring "I'm Letting Go" by Josh Woodward."

A story from what would become "The Winston Casey Chronicles", this is a short story about Winston (then Palmer's) first trip to Philadelphia as a young man in the 1970s. and its stand-up comedy culture.  Steve Cox as Winston Palmer. With music by Kevin MacLeod.

A poem about lobsters and everything else.

An old man's last day at the park.

In the zombie apocalypse, a final confession.

Love and Terror grow into our twilight years together.  Routine is paradise.

A single father talks about the room he made for his little boy.

Dominic Rowe awaits the end of all things in a diner. From "Seven 'til Sunrise"

Recorded in 2012, this interview with Dan Aykroyd covers “the family business” of ghost hunting and what exists in the afterworld. Jay Smith interviews the creator and star of Ghostbusters about what exists beyond the mortal coil and how we might discover its truths. Peter Aykroyd’s book “A History of Ghosts” is the foundation of this discussion and the starting point for future RFG investigations into supernatural phenomena. Special thanks to Crystal Head Vodka for the opportunity to speak with Mr. Aykroyd.   This episode featured Jay Smith, hostDan Aykroyd, guestIvo Shandor, announcer from beyond the grave. Music and sound copyright Sony Pictures Entertainment. Soundtrack composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein. Excerpt from the Crystal Head Vodka promo furnished by our friends at Crystal Head Vodka. *This interview first aired on the Sci Fi Diner Podcast. Please check them out for amazing and awesome pop culture interviews and discussions! Note:  This interview was recorded “on the fly” with a hand-held recorder.  Apologies for the low quality in parts of the recording. Radio Free Gozeria has applied for status as a Ghost Corps franchise and its use of images and sounds are intended to fall within acceptable use of that status.

Episode 2 features a conversation about the original, sequel, and remakes from the perspective of gender roles, society’s expectations and stereotypes, and why audiences had so much trouble learning to accept women in positions of authority and as heroes. Joining moderator Jay Smith on this discussion are authors and academics: Award-winning SF/F author Keith R A DeCandido Author, Educator, and Paranormal Investigator Scott A. Johnson Podcaster, Audio Producer, and Voice Actor Dave Robison Author, lecturer, and Riot Grrrl K.P. Kulski USA Today bestselling author Virginia Nelson Urban Fantasy author K.W. Taylor   Ivo Shandor‘s ghost appears courtesy of a Level 5 EM binding shell. Music and sound copyright Sony Pictures Entertainment. Radio Free Gozeria has applied for status as a Ghost Corps franchise and its use of images and sounds are intended to fall within acceptable use of that status.

Episode 1 features a panel discussion on the 2016 summer film and how it compares to the original. Join a panel of genre writers, educators, and even a paranormal investigator to discuss the new film and the Ghostbusters phenomenon! Joining moderator Jay Smith are: USA Today Bestselling Author Virginia Nelson Author, Educator, and Paranormal Investigator Scott A Johnson Horror Author Chris Phillips and National Bestselling Author Heather Long Ivo Shandor‘s ghost appears courtesy of a Level 5 EM binding shell. Music and sound copyright Sony Pictures Entertainment. Radio Free Gozeria has applied for status as a Ghost Corps franchise and its use of images and sounds are intended to fall within acceptable use of that status.

Join Host Bryan Lincoln and Michael L Stokes in the late spring sunshine at BALTICON 46 with series creator Jay Smith, voice actors Laura Nicole (Shiva Vesta, Aaron), Keith DeCandido (Todd Rage), Carole Stokes (Narrator, Ruby),  M Sieiro Garcia (Caitlin, Sarge), Rebecca Rinas (Ronni), and Veronica Giguere (Jill Woodbine) for a talk on podcasting, audio drama and what is shaping up to be THE new media conference for audio dramatists, fullcasters and novelists for audio. We also talk about Googies, "In the Flesh" and Season 2 of HG World. Special thanks for Balticon organizers (especially Paul Fischer), Alex White, and the awesome podcasting community for its support. Recorded Sunday May 27th, 2012 in the courtyard of the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn.

Returning from what was to have been an "honorable defeat" McInnes finds himself the center of a media firestorm over a supposed threat he made to the newly recognized dictator of M’Benda. His hope of going home to his wife and daughter are in jeopardy and his only way to avoid deployment to the Balkans is to claim unfitness for duty.Here is Part 2 of "A Simple Prop" by Jay Smith, read by Ayoub Khote with music by Kevin MacLeod and mastered by Michael L Stokes. While waiting for more Jill Woodbine and The Googies, please feel free to comment on this episode.  Listener response will determine if the show is picked up for a full season on the 3015 North Network.(*This episode was made available for a short period in 2012 as a test episode)

Long before the zombie apocalypse, Neil McInnes lived in the most dangerous and hopeless parts of the world as part of various United Nations initiatives.  After a fall from grace withing the ranks of the Royal Air Force, Fight Lieutenant McInnes was sent to a small African nation in the midst of a bloody genocidal war.  Here is Part 1 of "A Simple Prop" by Jay Smith, read by Ayoub Khote with music by Kevin MacLeod and mastered by Michael L Stokes. While waiting for more Jill Woodbine and The Googies, please feel free to comment on this episode.  Listener response will determine if the show is picked up for a full season on the 3015 North Network.(*This episode was made available for a short period in 2012 as a test episode)

The End.  The Diary of Jill Woodbine was a finalist for a 2012 Parsec Award. The author would like to thank the cast and crew (past and present) of HG World for the inspiration and the support he's received in making this podionovel as a companion series to the Parsec-winning audio drama series.  Thank you to Michael Stokes, Bryan Lincoln, Kevin MacLeod, and of course the voice of our miss Jilly - Veronica Giguere."This novel is dedicated to those who inspired my love of audio theater.  Bob Crawford, Arch Oboler, Orson Welles, Douglas Adams, and Dirk Maggs. Happy Halloween, my friends.  - Jay Smith" This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

Everything changes.This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

In Chapter 23, Jill meets Lucille - and life will never be the same again.In Chapter 24, Jill reflects on the choices she has made and must make for herself and everyone else inside HG World.This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

In Chapter 21, Jill spends a long overdue evening with Molly and discovers that even the person she trusts most in the Down Under keeps important secrets from her.  Jill has to decide if she can trust Molly, or if she must look into matters for herself. In Chapter 22, Jill learns the secret history of Paul Handsome and is set on the path to her destiny inside the Down Under of HG World. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 20 "Red Molly explains the importance of her recovered Bible and her ordeal crossing 500 miles of hostile territory to find safety." This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 19 "Jill discovers the true purpose of the Down Under and her place in it." This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.